A will is basically the cornerstone of any estate plan. Through your will, you can determine how your assets will be distributed when you die. You can also designate a guardian for your minor child. Without one, California intestacy laws would determine what becomes...
Month: December 2022
What you should know about advance health care directives
One of the most important documents in your California estate plan is your advance health care directive. Sometimes, people refer to these documents as a living will because in them you provide your wishes for what kind of life-prolonging measures you want doctors to...
2 reasons art can be tricky in an estate plan
If you’re going to be adding pieces of art to your estate plan, it’s important to know that this can get a bit complicated. You need to know exactly how to set up the plan so that your wishes are honored and so that you help your heirs avoid disputes. Whether you have...
What happens if you die without a will in California?
When you die intestate (without leaving a will), the distribution of your estate to loved ones will be guided by state law. It is a situation millions of American families find themselves in, given that most people do not have a will when they pass away. Let’s look at...
Is there any way to avoid probate?
When you leave a will behind, your estate must go through probate. It can be an expensive, time-consuming court process, and your loved ones must wait until the end to gain ownership of their inheritance. In addition, your estate may be exposed to certain adverse...